Holder for match packages



Jan. 21, 1936. K, LANDAUER HOLDER FOR MATCH PACKAGES Filed Aug. 2, i954I Iwenfir fir? landmark Patented Jan. 21, 1936 UNITED STATES PATENTOFFICE Application August 2, 1934, Serial No. 738,147

In'Germany June 2, 1934 2 glaims.

The invention relates to holders for match packages of the kind commonlyknown as pull-match packages, as they leave portions of the match stalksexposed, enabling the matches to be removed singly by pulling. Myinvention is principally concerned with match packages of this kindhaving ignition surfaces on which the match heads are rubbed by the actof pulling the matches out of the packages, so that ignition of thematch is effected simultaneously with its removal from the package.

According to my invention a holder for such match packages is made byproviding a stand or bracket with a seat adapted to engage an outwardlyprojecting flange of the package. Preferably the seat is annular andconstructed to support the package with the matches in position forremoval by downward pull.

Holders supporting match packages in this position have heretofore beenproposed, but are furnished with screws or the like for fixing the matchpackages to them. In my invention no fastening device for the package isrequired.

An embodiment of the invention is shown in the annexed drawing, partlyin section.

The match package consists of a spirally coiled strip I of cardboard orthe like having the matches 2 housed in the spaces between its coils,with large portions of the match stalks projecting, but with the matchheads 2 inside so that on withdrawal of a match the same is ignited byfriction with an ignition surface provided for that purpose on the stripI. The spiral formed by the strip I is glued toa disk 3 of cardboard orthe like of such size that its rim portion forms a flange 3 at thecircumference of the package.

The holder is a broad ring 4, of about the same width as the strip I,carried by a bracket 5, the foot of which is fixed to the center of anashtray 6. The bracket may be duplicated, as in dicated by broken lines.at

The match package is dropped into the ring from above, so that theflange 3 comes to rest on the seat formed by the top edge of the ring 4.The matches can then be removed singly by pulling them downwards, thepackage being retained by the ring 4.

It will be understood that the ring 4 may be fixed to any convenientsupport. It may, for example, be fixed to a support or bracketprojecting 5 from a wall, instead of to a bracket with a foot standingon the table.

Instead of forming a complete ring the seat may consist of segments of aring, with gaps between them. Of course the seat may be of other thanannular shape, for supporting packages which are not cylindrical.

It is generally desirable to make the package fit fairly tightly intothe ring 4, so as to give it additional hold by friction.

A cap 1 may be provided, fitting over the ring 4 and enabling the disk 3to be concealed. The cap has a slot 1 at its rim, so that it does notfoul the bracket.

Instead of a cap which simply slips on to the holder I may use one whichis fastened to the holder, as by screwing it on, or by means of abayonet joint or the like.

What I claim as my invention and desire to secure by Letters Patent ofthe United States is:- 1. The combination of a pull-match package havinga flange at the rim thereof, and a holder for said package consisting ofa stand and a horizontal frame projecting from said stand, embracingsaid package and forming a seat on which said flange rests, the matchesprojecting downwards from said package for removal by downward pull.

2. The combination of a pull-match package having a flange at the rimthereof, and a holder for said package consisting of a stand and ahorizontal frame projecting from said stand, embracing said package andforming a seat on which said. flange rests, the matches projectingdownwards from said package for removal by downward pull said standconsisting of an ash-tray and a bracket rising from said ash-tray,supporting said frame over said tray.

KURT LANDAUER.

